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Meet Recap: Dominique competed at SBD Raleigh where he was able to secure a 4th place finish in one of the most competitive meets of all time (per @petespence statistical breakdown). Dominique went 9 for 9 on the day with a 705lb. squat, 468lb. bench press, and a 760lb. deadlift to round out a 1934lb. total. To give a little breakdown on the attempt selection thought process in this kind of battle, in these % to record meets where 7-8 different competitors have a chance to podium, more than usual it is just about making lifts and seeing where the cards fall come 2nd and 3rd attempt deadlift. Dominique was very much in the thick of it for that final podium placing, specifically with Devin and Delaney. There was also the chance that if Joe had missed, 347.5kg (766lbs.) could have possibly pulled Dominique into second. But after his 2nd pull, grip was starting to be a bit iffy and with the help of @bha_edubb, we decided with 345kg (760lbs.) to cover Devin specifically. This ended up being the spot on call, as I am not sure grip wise Dominique had another 2.5kg in the tank, as well as obviously Joe went full super saiyan and crushed 360kg for the win. Devin only had to go up 2.5kg, but after his 2nd moving a little tougher than I think expected, it was possible. But Devin pulled through yet again with another clutch pulled and moved his 3rd probably better than his 2nd attempt, and landed himself in 3rd and Dominique in 4th.
Division: Open
Weight Class: 93kg
Squat: 705lbs.
Bench: 468lbs.
Deadlift: 760lbs.
Total: 1934lbs.
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